Independent Graphic Designer/Web Developer

Start Date: 2012-10-01End Date: 2015-04-27

I am a talented WordPress designer that has been at it for 5 years. I started at the early age of 16 with WordPress and am now well developed. I have always believed that a successful free lancer must have the qualities of speedy communication, professionalism, and quality. I am very big on communication and will always be here for my clients when they need me the most. I can make graphics for any situation whether it be for a flyer, business, or website and will always focus on giving my client a quality design. I will not accept payment until my client is satisfied with their results and their expectations have been met.

Rachel Marsden is the President and CEO of Rachel Marsden Associates: an international business and political risk intelligence, strategic communications and analysis consultancy. A Canadian citizen by birth who has also earned French permanent residency, she lectures at the Paris Institute of Political Studies. She is formerly the co-host of a national daily Fox News late-night TV talk show based out of the network’s New York studios. One of the world’s most widespread analysts, for the past 4 years she has written a weekly internationally syndicated column for the (Chicago) Tribune Media Syndicate, published by 100 media outlets worldwide (including the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, Detroit Free Press, Hartford Courant, Dallas Morning News, Orlando Sun-Sentinel, Korea Herald, Pakistan Observer, and Dubai's Daily Al Bayan), and translated into languages from Korean and Spanish to Russian and Arabic. Her formal education includes certificate programs in information security, computer programming, forensic accounting and fraud examination, economics of emerging and transition markets, and terrorism/counter-terrorism, as well as degree programs in science, law and journalism. A former Washington, DC-based think-tank Director, Marsden has contributed to the Wall Street Journal, Britain’s Spectator Magazine (cover story), MIT Technology Review, and various think-tank publications. She has also appeared as an analyst on CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, RT TV (Russia), Voice of Russia Radio, Al Jazeera, France24, LCP TV France, Paris Premiere (France), iTele (France), Global Television (Canada) and Sirius Satellite Radio. She has more recently hosted a syndicated radio program, “UNREDACTED with Rachel Marsden”, focusing on analyzing current events from the perspective of frontline defense and intelligence operators. Personal/media website: www.rachelmarsden.com Company website: www.rachelmarsdenassociates.com Show website: www.unredactedshow.com

CEO

Start Date: 2002-01-01End Date: 2015-05-13

Rachel Marsden Associates - International Political & Business Risk Intelligence, Information, Communications Analyze. Identify. Capitalize. Rachel Marsden Associates is an international firm headquartered in Paris, France, and Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in Defense, Intelligence, Security/Cybersecurity, Politics, Media and Public Affairs issues. Our mission is to assist companies in analyzing, identifying, and capitalizing on the opportunities presented through globalization, and to mitigate associated risks. Founded in 2002 by renowned internationally syndicated analyst and university professor, Rachel Marsden, whose weekly Tribune Content Agency column is published by media outlets including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Baltimore Sun, Hartford Courant, Detroit Free Press, Orlando Sun-Sentinel, The Tennessean, North Virginia Daily News, and The Korea Herald, the firm has since expanded across the globe and uses a reliable global network of contacts in media, politics, academia, industry, and diplomatic circles to assist its clients in attaining their business objectives. Services: www.rachelmarsdenassociates.com

Freelance Writer, Editor, and Researcher

Start Date: 2002-01-01End Date: 2010-01-08

• Contributed editorial content to GO! Magazine, a Hawaii teen publication • Compiled information on cities in the U.S. and Europe for MustDoTravel.com • Updates online calendar of events for Hawaii.com

President/Consultant

Start Date: 2006-08-01End Date: 2015-04-13

Develop and implement marketing communication strategies, programs and campaigns, including public/media relations and sales promotion; coordinate fundraising/development events; provide healthcare writing and editing services and crisis communications. • Marketing Consultant - Epic EMR Project, Asante Health System 2012-2013 Collaborate with chief information officer, VP-Informatics and other key executives and cross-functional teams in a matrix-type organization to develop and implement strategic marketing communications plans for the 2013 rollout of the Epic electronic medical record and practice management systems. Develop internal customer communications and physician relations efforts during pre-implementation and collaborate on development of media and public relations plans for post go-live optimization. Collaborated with foundation on special fundraising campaign for The Cheney House • Contract healthcare writer for CVS/Caremark Specialty Pharmacy 2006-present Writer/editor of publications for patients with chronic diseases, including hemophilia/bleeding disorders, and pulmonary hypertension. • Contract writer/editor/copy editor for Stratfor 2009-2012 (a global Internet-based strategic geopolitical research company). • Contract editor of the North American Trail Ride Conference 2011-2013 Editor of national association quarterly publication. • Marketing/development consultant and board member for Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center and Blanco Child Welfare 2007-2010 organizations, assisting with awareness campaigns and fundraising efforts, including Cowboy Up for Kids and the Pedal Power bike fundraisers. • Communications/development consultant for Johnson City Community Education Foundation 2009-2010 raising donations and awareness for college scholarships through a variety of fundraising events, including a fun run at LBJ Ranch. • Author of published books and short stories.

Public Affairs Information Officer

Start Date: 2013-02-01End Date: 2013-09-08

Collaborate with executive team, physicians, cross-functional teams, and corporate leaders to develop and implement strategic marketing communications plans that promote brand identity for key service lines. Support CEO by developing a variety of executive communications, including presentations, announcements and print/electronic newsletters. Responsible for media/public relations, content management of website, events, direct marketing, community relations/education, social media and publications. • Enhance image and brand with key stakeholders, including executives, physicians, the media, foundation board members, and the general public. • Develop and implement internal and external communications, marketing and social media plans in support of the medical center's mission and foundation development/fundraising goals and supported programs, including the annual employee giving campaign. • Develop and implement marketing and promotional campaigns via advertising, media and public relations, and social media venues. • Garnered 175+ media stories in six months; increased Facebook "likes" by 20%, post reach by 34.6% and total reach by 14.6%.

Fine Arts Series Manager

Start Date: 2013-06-01End Date: 2014-04-11

Manage the planning, development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of performing arts programming for the university and general public, via the Department of Performing and Fine Arts to meet the strategic goals of the institution and the Department of Performing and Fine Arts mission. Coordinates the performing arts series, which includes preparation and management of the fine arts series budgets. Oversee program related expenditures and revenue, produce reports and conduct program evaluations. Provide on-site supervision of events and activities. Hire, train and supervise student employees in the execution of events. Ensure professionally run programs that properly use campus resources, follow policies and procedures, provide the highest quality entertainment for the campus, and meet the expectations of performers and contractors. Select, contract and supervise performers and service and technical support providers. Review contracts of performers and service providers. Provide management support for Title III -- Activity II: Enhancing Student Success in the Core Curriculum to encourage the integration of fine arts series events into core curriculum courses.

Creative Services- Graphic Design Intern

Start Date: 2012-09-01End Date: 2012-11-03

Creating print and web ads for the Fayetteville Observer as well as other publications owned and distributed by the Fayetteville Observer. Worked on Layout design and Various advertising and marketing projects, such as flyers and event materials. Creating online forms, scheduling eblasts and posting promos on homepage of the Fayetteville Observer's website.

PMP, Program Manager, Senior Editor, Curriculum Developer

Start Date: 2007-01-01End Date: 2014-06-07

Lead a creative communications team of writers/editors, graphics designers, video producers, and instructional designers who provide training and strategic communications support to a variety of customers, primarily within the United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, and United States Army. We bring creativity and passion to all of our projects, particularly those that affect the well-being of our service members. Oversee contract to provide recruitment marketing and advertising support to the Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) The team has also developed highly effective training on sexual assault prevention and response for the US Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, and Navy. "Take a Helm" training for the Navy was awarded MarCom Platinum Awards. We also developed the award-winning "Never Leave a Marine Behind" suicide prevention training for the Marine Corps. NCO training was awarded Best in Show in National Health Information Awards, and staff NCO/Officer training received Gold Award.

PRISM international

Start Date: 1959-09-01

PRISM international is a quarterly magazine out of Vancouver, British Columbia, whose mandate is to publish the best in contemporary writing and translation from Canada and around the world. Writing from PRISM has been featured in Best American Stories, Best American Essays and The Journey Prize Stories, amongst other noted publications. The mandate of the magazine’s website is to provide a supplement to the print edition that connects readers with the literary community through author interviews, book reviews, news about Canadian writing and publishing events, and other information of interest to our readers, many of whom are writers themselves. Though best known for its fiction and poetry, PRISM does not neglect the other literary arts. Creative non-fiction, drama and translation are regular features.